CorelDRAW Vector Metal - Creating Metallic Effects Using Vector Graphics

Often I see users trying to dive into CorelDRAW headfirst with the desire to create some elaborate project as the first thing they've ever created. Of course I think it is very important to learn the details of how features work before trying to create a masterpiece.

One particular effect is in demand for many projects and that is the ability to "fill" an object with a metallic look. There are ways to create preset fills that have a little bit of a metallic look, but it takes a little more effort to get the truly reflective surface that most users desire.

Jeff Harrison has put together a heavily illustrated step-by-step tutorial as well as a sample file for you to tear apart named CorelDRAW Vector Metal.With this tutorial and workfile, you'll learn a number of the tips needed to create some really cool effects like those shown at right. Best of all, these techniques show you how it can be done with vectors!